Things to Do in Lead, SD

  • Our list of the best things to do in Lead, South Dakota, features the top 60 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Lead, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, and Food & Drink.
  • The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Lead, SD , followed by 49 popular activities in nearby cities, including Deadwood, Spearfish, Sturgis, Belle Fourche, Nemo, Piedmont and Beulah
  • Our list of the best things to do in Lead, South Dakota, features the top 60 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Lead, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, and Food & Drink.
  • The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Lead, SD , followed by 49 popular activities in nearby cities, including Deadwood, Spearfish, Sturgis, Belle Fourche, Nemo, Piedmont and Beulah
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42.0 Miles
94% 33 votes
Lake Custer, SD MoreLess Info
Center Lake is located inside Custer State Park, and offers visitors opportunities to swim and fish. The wooded sites at the area's campground accommodate tents and small RVs.
42.1 Miles
100% 11 votes
Horseback Riding 11596 US Highway 16, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
More experienced riders are accommodated at Spirit Horse Escape which serves as a company for horseback riding trips. Each tour takes roughly two hours and are conducted by appointment only.
42.5 Miles
67% 110 votes
Ghost Towns 11921 W Hwy 16, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Four Mile Old West Town contains over 50 buildings from an old west town including a bank, schoolhouse, and hotels, and some are available to be peeked inside. During certain times, the town has a melodrama, and the town is also available for weddings and commercial photography.
42.6 Miles
98% 59 votes
Theaters 24834 S Playhouse Rd, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Live theater is performed at Black Hills Playhouse, located in Custer State Park. Open June through August, four or five shows are produced each season, including musicals, comedy, drama and more.
42.7 Miles
30% 107 votes
Specialty Museums Highway 16 West, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Consisting primarily of the work of a Dr. Niblack, the National Museum of Wood Carving maintains a large collection of carvings from throughout his career. The museum also features a gift shop.
43.1 Miles
86% 941 votes
Caverns & Caves 11149 US Hwy 16, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Custer, South Dakota is home to the Jewel Cave National Monument, located near the entrance to Jewel Cave. The cave is the third-longest known cave in the world, with over 150 miles of charted passages.
44.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bike Paths Rapid City, SD 57703 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of 109 miles, the George S. Mickelson Trail is a nature trail popular for a number of recreational activities. Visitors commonly enjoy biking, hiking, birdwatching, and horseback riding along the trail.
46.3 Miles
93% 143 votes
Other Tours Custer, SD MoreLess Info
Located in Custer, South Dakota, Blue Bell Stables is a cozy lodge and equestrian ranch. It is one of the most popular vacation destinations in South Dakota. Blue Bell is part of a larger series of lodges and camping facilities in the Custer State Park Resort.
46.9 Miles
94% 1562 votes
Scenic Drives Custer, SD MoreLess Info
The road that encircles Custer State Park is called Wildlife Loop Road. It is open to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Animals species frequently observed from Wildlife Loop Road include bison, bighorn sheep, deer, eagles and other birds.
48.4 Miles
86% 310 votes
Visitor Centers Devils Tower, WY MoreLess Info
Located near the famous monument, Devil's Tower National Monument Visitor Center is open mid-spring through fall, and interprets the history and geology of the area through public exhibits.
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